News Bulletin of 5 June 2026, 4pm

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Community Restores Wheelchair Access in Johannesburg Suburb
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Hands of Maraisburg, a Johannesburg based volunteer group, has cleared an overgrown pavement along Albertina Sisulu Road between Maraisburg and Bosmont to restore access for a wheelchair user.
The route had been blocked for months by thick grass and bushes, leaving resident Bernadette Francois unable to reach healthcare, food and church services.
The clean-up has now reopened the pathway, making it safe and usable again for people with mobility challenges.
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Skateboarder Completes 106 Day Journey Across Africa in Cape Town
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American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal has completed an extraordinary 106 day journey across Africa, finishing in Cape Town after travelling thousands of kilometres through seven countries.
He arrived in the city to a warm welcome after ending his endurance challenge aimed at raising funds for a skatepark in Uganda and inspiring young people through sport.
The journey has drawn widespread support along the route, with celebrations marking his arrival in the Mother City.
Jason says skateboarding changed his life and he now hopes to use it to change the lives of others.
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UP Students Bring Hope to Orphanage Through Outreach Initiative
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Initiative
University of Pretoria Radiography students and lecturers took part in a Bags of Hope outreach at an orphanage for abandoned babies in the Tshwane district.
The team distributed personalised gifts to infants and caregivers while also engaging with staff to better understand the backgrounds and challenges faced by the children.
Students also learned about the health impacts of substance exposure during pregnancy and spent time feeding and comforting the babies during the visit.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening both community support and practical training for future healthcare professionals.
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.37 to the US Dollar, 21.95 to the British Pound, and 18.97 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,418.66 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 95.03 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 61,959.00.
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Pretoria School Earns Global FIFA Recognition for Inclusive Education
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A Pretoria school has been recognised among just 27 organisations worldwide by the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund for its commitment to inclusive education.
Eduplex School was selected for its model that integrates children with hearing impairments into mainstream classrooms, supported by advanced technology and on-site audiology services.
The funding will help provide bursaries for learners from disadvantaged backgrounds and expand access to the school's programmes.
Founded more than 30 years ago by Nico van der Merwe, Eduplex now serves over 820 learners and has become internationally recognised for its approach, attracting educators and specialists from more than 50 countries
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